It is high time that the kids of the present generation, who are glued to the technologies all times of the day, need to be pulled back and taken them outdoors. Set out for a holiday with them to any bustling city or choose for an exotic location, that gives both you and the kids some peace and pleasure. Well, you don’t have to compromise on both these standards, when considering the city of Kochi to spend your holiday. Moreover, as the metropolitan is most favourably located in the delta of River Periyar, eventually the place had grown to an industrial hub, yet the aesthetic beauty is still nurtured here.
Below listed are the top things to do with kids while you are holidaying in Kochi.
Build Sand Castles with Them at the Kuzhupilly Beach
Away from the bustles of the city is located the long strip of placid Vypeen island, which is fostered by the Arabian Sea in the West and Vembanad Lake in the East. The enticing Kuzhupilly beach is situated almost in the heart of this island. They may not be as popular as their counterpart in Cherai, but can be preferred for visiting along with your kids as the waves here are safer and the beach less polluted. Moreover, the path leading to the beach is side-lined with serene backwaters. So the views are sheer beauty.
Spend an Evening at the Subash Park
The popular hangout place of city dwellers can also be visited along with your children, as there are several rides to engage them completely. Subash Park is situated in most perfectly on the banks of the Cochin backwaters. While are playing in the rides, the elder ones accompanying them can relax at the park that is very creatively landscaped. The cool breeze from the lake is going to soothe you, especially when you had planned to drop in in the evening.
Go For Boat Rides across the Cochin Backwaters
Who would not love to go boating in an expansive water body? In this largest lake of Kerala, the tourists holidaying with their family especially with kids had got wider prospects. You may opt for any forms of water transport based on your personal preferences. Whether it is the speed boats, paddle boats, tourist boats, ro-ro ferries or even large ships! Everything is available to the travellers who are on tour to Kochi. Yet some travel firms do include these sailings, especially in houseboats in their tour packages. On the other hand for the economical option, you catch a KTDC boat and reach to Fort Kochi, Mattanchery or Vypeen.
Stroll Around the Vintage Streets of Fort Kochi
When you are strolling around the heritage streets of Fort Kochi, you would feel that you are either at some Dutch or Portuguese small town. The place had actually been a colonial territory for quite some time so they had built various structures and planned the area in their idea. You may cherish the rich histories associated with each of the colonial buildings in the area. Whereas, you may take your smaller children to the parks set alongside the beach of Fort Kochi.
Shop at Lulu Mall
The largest mall of both the state and South India has been added later in these lists. You could accompany your kids to the indoor amusement parks established in the topmost floor, while you shop for the international brands in various outlets of the mall. If you are wishing for a break during the hectic holiday schedules, you may book your movie tickets at the theatres facilitated inside the mall itself. Furthermore, as they are situated in the convergence of two national highways, you could easily reach the mall. There is even a metro station adjacent to it.
Take Them to a Temple Procession
You may have to schedule your vacation in such a way that you are reaching in Kochi in those particular seasons when the temple festivals are conducted to witness those spectacular sights. The temple processions with adorned elephants and a special sort of percussion instrument called ‘Chenda’ that you can see here, can be witnessed nowhere else. Kids when they exposed to these energetic regional festivals, they will inevitably feel refreshed. Also, such ‘Thayipooyam Ulsavam,’ as they are called in Malayalam or the traditional festival like them is more famous in the places adjacent to Kochi.
Never Skip That Getaway to Wonderla
This is the largest amusement park of the state and the most visited one from both local regions and nearby districts. Kids when they are taken to this park, they would definitely be feeling out of the world. The rides implemented here are very diverse which could satisfy the preferences of each and every one.
Stopover at Kathakali Cultural Centre
Children had to be exposed to the traditional art forms of India, to make them realise about the cultural diversity existing here. When you are holidaying in this part of Kerala, you may pull over your vehicle even if you are in travelling in certain tour Packages and drop in at the Kathakali Cultural Centre in Fort Kochi. By doing so, your personal entertaining tour can be altered to an informative one. Here at the Cultural Centre, you could get to witness the art forms of Bharathanatyam, Mohiniyattam, Kuchipudi, Classical music and Kalaripayytu along with your Family.
Like the activities mentioned above, there are various other things that you can be indulged in once you are holidaying with your kids. However, they may be centered on different locations around Kochi. So you must possess enough knowledge about each and every location before you are heading out with your kids. When contacting any efficient tour company such as Gogeo Holidays, the things will be far more easy and hassle-free. They had hired the best tour consultants to guide you at the moment of any travel emergencies. Furthermore, they had curated various family tour packages covering divers travel locations and activities from which you can choose the most suitable one at the most affordable price.
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